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Pair of GVSU standouts earn Athlete of the Year honors
They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.
Intergenerational living initiative advances dementia education and care
The Intergenerational Living Initiative is the culmination of more than two years of research and collaborative development between the Dementia Institute and MSU College of Human Medicine.
Parks department to host scavenger hunt
The first participant to find the hidden token at each mystery park will win $250.
Ground breaks on advanced outpatient orthopaedic facility
Once complete, the center will feature eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, orthopaedic urgent care, clinic space, and occupational therapy.
Hospital expands wound healing and hyperbaric medicine services
Local patients no longer need to travel out of town for this specialized treatment.
Pet therapy volunteer brings joy to lakeshore patients
Their visits are more than just a pleasant distraction; they are a vital form of emotional therapy and bring a bit of normalcy to the patients receiving care.
Veterinary hospital opens three new locations
Each hospital offers comprehensive veterinary services, including urgent and preventive care, in facilities designed to reduce stress for both pets and pet parents.
Rehabilitation provider expands through new partnership
The partnership includes three locations.
Health system receives grant to pilot postpartum care model
The postpartum care model unites medical providers, social workers, dieticians, lactation consultants, doulas, community health workers and others to support families throughout the entire postpartum journey.
Nonprofit health plan insurer names new president
The appointment follows a rigorous, nationwide search for a leader of the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the country.
State’s first non-invasive radiation therapy now available in West Michigan
The Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center in Grand Rapids is the first in Michigan to offer a groundbreaking treatment option for cancer patients.
Health system breaks ground on physician living center
The housing complex will ease the housing burden for resident and fellow physicians, helping them feel supported as they begin their careers and encouraging them to stay and practice in Michigan.
Hospitals to celebrate specialty center groundbreaking
The new, 63,000-square-foot health care center will give West Michigan patients world-class care close to home with enhanced services.
Rural hospital receives $20,000 grant to enhance maternal and infant care
The funding was secured through the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, one of 10 regional collaboratives in Michigan focused on improving perinatal health.
Wellbeing summit to provide mental health and suicide prevention tools
The Workplace Wellbeing Summit aims to help employers create tailored mental health and suicide prevention solutions, promote a healthier, more productive workforce, reduce workplace stress and the risk of mental health emergencies, and mitigate the impact of suicide, overdose, and addiction in the workplace.
Nominations now open to recognize West Michigan's essential workers
Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.
Paramedic services provider expands to Barry County
The expansion into Barry County will not only strengthen emergency medical services in the area but also provide new opportunities for local EMTs and paramedics, enhancing both their professional development and the service provided to the community.
5K to benefit school nurse program
The 5K and 1.5-mile run/walk event has raised nearly $383,500 for the hospital's School Nurse Program, which provides vital medical support to students throughout Lakeshore communities.
Restaurants serve up support for youth substance abuse prevention
The promotion is created to inspire parents to have a conversation about substance abuse prevention with their child.
Chairman leads CPR awareness and heart health campaign
The event is part of a year-round effort to raise funds and promote lifesaving CPR education throughout West Michigan.